Issue ID | 253295 |
Internal NHTSA # | 732770 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/05/99 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ms. Welch's was driving on an interstate when she lost the ability to control the steering, causing the car to veer back and forth and causing her to lose control. Then, before any crash both airbags prematurely deployed. She has suffered serious injuries and is unable to work. Peter ong of the usdot was contacted concerning this crash. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GARY, IN |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1243VMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 01/03/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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